Malware Protection

Nicklancer · 04-23-2006, 02:15 AM

I want to know which software do well to protect my system from all kinds of malware. Both in windows XP and ubuntu linux.

MicroBell · 04-23-2006, 02:21 AM

Enable Windows Auto Update

Go to Start>Run - type wuaucpl.cpl
Tick on the checkbox - "Keep my computer up to date"
Under settings, choose "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify".
Click on "OK".

Please visit Microsoft's Window's Update Page and install the latest service packs, patch’s and security updates for your system.

Recommended Protection Programs

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs:

SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
WinPatrol to monitor any changes that programs make to the registry.

If you do not have a firewall, here are 4 free ones available for personal use:

In today’s world you MUST have an Antivirus program. If you do not have one, here are 3 FREE ones available for personal use:

In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'll like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles

04-23-2006, 02:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nicklancer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Malware Protection I want to know which software do well to protect my system from all kinds of malware. Both in windows XP and ubuntu linux.

04-23-2006, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
MicroBell Manager Emeritus - Security Center, Expert Analyst, Moderator - Security Team; Rangemaster, TSF Academy & Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carmichaels, PA-USA Posts: 6,963 OS: Windows 7	Enable Windows Auto Update Go to Start>Run - type wuaucpl.cpl Tick on the checkbox - "Keep my computer up to date" Under settings, choose "Automatically download the updates, and install them on the schedule that I specify". Click on "OK". Please visit Microsoft's Window's Update Page and install the latest service packs, patch’s and security updates for your system. Recommended Protection Programs Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs: SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place. SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute. IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email. WinPatrol to monitor any changes that programs make to the registry. If you do not have a firewall, here are 4 free ones available for personal use: ZoneAlarm Avast Antivirus/firewall Tiny Personal Firewall OutPost Firewall In today’s world you MUST have an Antivirus program. If you do not have one, here are 3 FREE ones available for personal use: Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus System Alwil Avast 4 Home Edition Softwin BitDefender Free Edition Version 8 In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'll like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles HOW DID I GET INFECTED IN THE FIRST PLACE? THE ANTI-SPYWARE TUTORIAL MAKING INTERNET EXPLORER SAFER __________________ We Are The BORG Spyware KILLER and Adware Destroyer! Spyware/Adware Removal Tools Hijackthis Ad-aware SE Spybot Search&Destroy SpywareBlaster CWShredder